Split Dragons use their sharp teeth and wings to hunt large animals and rarely eat plants. They are intelligent dragons who enjoy mental challenges, preferably alone; Split Dragons are normally solitary except during mating season. When mating, many dragons come together in a group to raise their eggs and hatchlings. These groups tend to be very noisy—reminiscent of a thunderstorm—and last only until the hatchlings are capable of surviving on their own.

Dragons are highly-intelligent reptilian creatures that—from a human perspective, at least—appear to live forever. Many different varieties of dragon exist, each with their own unique qualities, habitats, and behavior. Adolescence in dragons is usually marked by the growth of a hatchling’s wings, although not all breeds of dragons grow wings and some breeds have other traits that indicate the beginning of maturation. In Galsreim, dragons and humans coexist peacefully.

Two-headed dragons are unique enough to deserve a separate classification from ordinary dragons. They have two necks, two brains, two mouths, but one stomach and one main body. The two heads usually work together, but there are times when they will fight each other, snapping back and forth. Their unique anatomy prevents them from breeding with single-headed dragons.

Undisputed Matriarch and eldest dragon of Ferwe Weyr, Januset has ruled the weyr's brooding area in a firm but fair fashion since before Aljav hatched. Young dragons being what they are, however, she has dealt out the occasional well-merited punishments leaving most members of the weyr with a lasting impression. She cares a great deal about the weyr's immature dragons, and to a lesser extent the adult members she has raised, and makes no distinction between her own offspring and others. Intelligent, well-spoken, and highly respected, Januset is not particularly interested in politicking or planning and leaves most of weyr's decision making to those who enjoy it like her mate Karshayne, and abides by their decisions. Nevertheless, she is always willing to give her opinion though this usually results in the asker teaching the most recent hatchlings a lesson or two. Unlike her closest friend Barb she prefers to stay at home and almost never leaves the weyr's crater.